Word Magic
Interested in product creation? If you’re a creative entrepreneur, such as a blogger, a writer, or a designer, you know your audience wants products they can buy. They may message you, enquiring whether you have a product related to something mentioned on social media, or related to something about which you blogged. It might seem a no-brainer to create a … Read more
Want to develop a freelance writing career? If you’re proactive, love learning new things, and enjoy writing (mostly), chances are that you’ll succeed. Recently, a new freelance writer asked a good question about writers’ personality traits: “what kind of person succeeds as a writer?” Wow, great question. Years ago, when I contributed to a large magazine, I congratulated a writer … Read more
Recently an author asked me about book marketing and publicity. He’d planned an entire strategy, but when I checked his books at the online retailers, I noticed that vital elements were missing. Intensive publicity and advertising can only work if the book is set up well. Always start with the book, specifically its product page: check the book and its … Read more
Do you love writing fiction? Many authors write short stories and novels for pleasure; fiction is a hobby. But what if you need to make money? Several writers contacted me about this post, Writing Fiction For Profit: 4 Ways To Make Money From Your Creativity, in which I covered standard income-generating ideas. (Read the post for inspiration.) They wanted more: … Read more
Is your writing business in a slump? Slow times happen to every business, including all writing businesses. Whether you’re a freelancer, a blogger, or a self-publishing author, slumps happen. Avoid panic—you can recover. To conquer a slump, focus on your daily activities, as well as on planning. Before you know it, your business will be growing again. Why daily activities? … Read more